Category Archives: Community Outreach

HELP US IDENTIFY THIS AGGRAVATED ROBBERY SUSPECT

Corpus Christi Police Department Investigators need your help identifying this aggravated robbery suspect.

On May 05, 2019 a suspect entered a convenience store located on the 7100 block of Staples. The suspect displayed a weapon and was able to get away with an undisclosed amount of money. The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 5’07-5’10, between 30-40 years of age, wearing a black baseball cap, green long sleeve shirt, black pants, brown shoes, with a mustache and eye glasses.

On May 06, 2019 a suspect matching the same description as the earlier robbery entered a convenience store located on the 5600 block of Leopard. The suspect displayed a weapon in this robbery as well and was able to get away with an undisclosed amount of money.

This male is suspected in least one other convenience store robbery.
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The suspect vehicle is described as a late 90’s to early 2000’s Chevy Silverado Extended Cab with damage to the passenger side of the vehicle.
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If you know who is responsible for these aggravated robberies, or have any additional information about these crimes, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the information online at www.888tips.com. Crime Stoppers guarantees to keep your identity anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward of up to $2,500.

 

OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING

At approximately 10:56 pm on Friday, May 3, 2019, officers were patrolling the area near Cuiper Park when they were advised of suspicious males in the area.  As one of the officers attempted to make contact with three males, one of the subjects fired upon a second responding officer striking his fully marked police unit several times.  The initial officer returned fire but the subject was able to evade on foot.  Two of the males remained on scene and were immediately detained.  A perimeter was quickly set up for the surrounding area and the third subject was located on the 4300 block of Brentwood. No injuries were sustained by anyone on scene.

A 16-year-old male was arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault on a Peace Officer.  A 15-year-old male was charged with Possession of Substance in Penalty Group 2-A.  A 17-year-old male was released on scene.

Two Corpus Christi Police Officers have been placed on paid administrative leave in accordance with current department practice and policy.

Officer Michael Love has been a police officer with the Corpus Christi Police Department since July 2017.

Officer John Garza has been a police officer with the Corpus Christi Police Department since December 2015.

Love Jr., Michael #14625
(Officer Michael Love)

Garza II, John R. #13437
(Officer John Garza)

This is still an active and ongoing investigation. If you have any information pertaining to this incident, you are encouraged to call the Corpus Christi Police Department Criminal Investigation Division at (361) 886-2840. Anyone who would like to keep their identity secret and still provide information to Detectives should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the tip online at www.888tips.com.

Alternate Routes to Downtown for Buc Days night parade

Here are some recommended routes to the 82nd Annual Buc Days Night Parade on Saturday May 4th.

Be sure to leave early and expect possible delays.

Morgan Ave. / Ocean Dr.
State Highway 286 to Morgan Ave then onto Ocean Dr.

Morgan Ave

Baldwin Blvd. / Ayers St. / Ocean Dr.
Take State Highway 286 to Baldwin Blvd then to Ayers St. then onto Ocean Dr.

Baldwin to Ayers

Kostoryz / South Staples St. / Louisiana Ave. / Ocean Dr.
Take State Highway 358 to Kostoryz Rd. then to South Staples. Follow South Staples to Louisiana Ave then onto Ocean Dr.

Kostoryz Staples Louisiana

Weber Rd. / Doddridge St. / Ocean Dr.
Take State Highway 358 to Weber Rd. which turns into Doddridge St. then onto Ocean Dr.

Weber Doddridge

Airline Rd. / Ocean Dr.
Take State Highway 358 to Airline Rd. and then onto Ocean Dr.

Airline to Ocean

Ennis Joslin Rd. / Ocean Dr.
Take State Highway 358 to Ennis Joslin Rd. then onto Ocean Dr.

Ennis Joslin

buc Days Night parade road closures

During Buc Days Night Parade on Saturday May 4th, their will be several road closures due to the event.
Be sure to leave early to the event and expect delays.

IH 37 Eastbound and IH 37 Westbound at Chaparral
Will be closed at 7:45 pm just prior to the start of the parade.
Any traffic that arrives on IH 37 WB after 7:45 pm will be diverted onto Mesquite either back on to IH 37 EB or southbound on Mesquite then uptown.

IH 37 Closure Buc Day Parade

Highway 181 Southbound to Twigg and North Upper Broadway
This off ramp area will be closed at 5:00 pm as we prepare for the start of the parade.
Any traffic that arrives at this off ramp after 5:00pm will be directed towards IH 37 Eastbound.

181 SB Buc Day Closure

East Port Ave from Chaparral St. to West Broadway St.
This area will be closed at 6:00 pm.
Any traffic that arrives at this location after 6:00 pm will be directed back to IH 37.

Port Ave Buc Day Closure

inclement weather safety

During inclement weather we want our community to be safe as they travel on the roadways.

Here are a few helpful tips:

-Drive slower than usual so that you have time to react to other traffic on the roadway.
-Turn on your head lights so that you are visible to other vehicles and pedestrians.
-Be aware of possible flooding in low lying areas.
-Do not drive through flooded streets.
-It only takes 6 inches of flowing water to knock a pedestrian off their feet.
-It only takes 12 inches of flowing water to float a car or SUV.

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Corpus Christi Police Impound Auction

http://amtauctions.com/

May 4th Auction

5485 Greenwood Drive Corpus Christi TX 78417

129 Cars, Pickups, & Motorcycles

Every 1st Saturday of the Month, rain or shine, AMT Auction Marketing will be conducting the abandoned vehicle auction for the City of Corpus Christi Police Impound.

This auction may consist of police impounded autos, trucks, SUV, RVs. trailers, motorcycles, boats and personal property.

**Inventory is subject to change as releases happen during the month prior to the auction**

Start: Saturday May 4th, 2019 10:00 am
Preview and Pre-Registration: Friday May 3rd, 2019 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Early Registration is highly recommended

We open at 8:00 am for registration on auction day.

http://amtauctions.com/

Buc Day night Parade do’s and Don’ts

Large crowds are expected Saturday for the annual Buccaneer Days Illuminated Night Parade. The City of Corpus Christi and the Police Department want everyone to enjoy the parade and promote a safe environment for all who attend.

Here are some rules for spectators to follow:

  • Parade viewing spots on Chaparral St. are first come first serve basis beginning at 8 a.m. on Saturday May 4th. No marking of these spots is allowed.
  • Parade viewing spots from Schatzell St. to Buford St. may mark their spots in chalk only. There will be limited spots on Schatzell as some areas will be closed off for spectator safety. People are not permitted to camp along the route before 5:00 p.m. May 3rd.
  • Spectators are not allowed to use spray paint to mark their spots along the parade route, residents should use chalk.
  • Dogs must be on a leash.
  • Keep an eye on your children and should you lose your child be sure to contact the nearest officers as soon as possible. Instruct your children to find an officer should they get lost so that you can be reunited.
  • Citizens can rent portable toilets and place them on City property along the parade route, if the toilets do not block the sidewalk, public right of way, or other’s access to the parade route.
  • No “poppers” or other noise makers, silly string, or laser lights are allowed along the parade route.
  • Spectators are asked to bag their trash before leaving and remove any large items brought to the parade route (e.g. barbeque pits, chairs, coolers).

*Consumption of alcohol is only allowed Saturday, May 4th from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. during the parade, along the parade route. Police ask spectators to please drink responsibly so the parade is enjoyable for everyone. Officers will keep an eye out for incidents of public intoxication, including people who are drunk and disorderly.

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Rodd Field Road Improvement Project

During peak travel times expect delays at the intersection of Airline Road & Rodd Field Road and the intersection of Airline Road / Slough Road and Rodd Field Road.

For traffic to travel safely officers will be manning the intersections during the peak hours.

Rodd Field Road Improvement Project

Off duty probationary officer arrested for DWI

Date: April 14, 2019 8:13 pm
Location: 3500 South Padre Island Drive
Offense: Driving While Intoxicated
Crash Number: C1902724
Case Number: 1904140121

On April 14th, 2019 at approximately 8:13 pm off duty probationary officer in training Elise Tamez (10-23-86) was involved in a minor crash on the 3500 block of South Padre Island Drive.

When officers arrived, they found Elise to be intoxicated and she was subsequently arrested for Driving While Intoxicated. Prior to transport to the City Detention Center, Elise was transported to the hospital to be medically cleared due to being involved in a minor crash.

The Corpus Christi Police Department takes this incident seriously and at this time she has been separated from service with the Police Department.

What to do if your mail is stolen

Being the victim of any crime can be devastating. Here are some tips should you be the victim of mail theft.

Contact the Police Department and have a report generated.
This will allow the police department to be aware of the incident and possibly determine who the suspect is so that they can be prosecuted.

Report the theft to the United State Postal Inspection Service (USPIS).
The United States Postal Inspection Service and the Corpus Christi Police Department work closely with one another. In some cases, the USPIS will take over the case so that the suspect can be prosecuted federally.

Be sure to monitor your account for any suspicious activity.
In most cases the reason that offenders steal mail is  to get you identity and financial information. Be sure to contact your financial institution and see what options they provide to secure your accounts.

Contact a credit bureau.
Contact one of the following credit bureaus, Experian, Equifax or TransUnion and have them place a temporary fraud alert on your information. Usually this is only good for 90 day and it will require the credit bureaus to contact you directly to verify your identity when anyone inquires about your credit.

Corpus Christi Police Department
361-886-2600

United States Postal Inspection Service Report
https://postalinspectors.uspis.gov/forms/MLNtRcvd.aspx 

Equifax Credit Freeze
https://www.equifax.com/personal/credit-report-services/

Experian Credit Freeze
https://www.experian.com/blogs/ask-experian/category/fraud-and-identity-theft/security-freeze/

TransUnion Credit Freeze
https://www.transunion.com/credit-freeze

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